POLS 131 - Comparative Politics

Course Advisories: POLS 101 or POLS 121.

Comparative analysis of different kinds of political systems, including their history, political institutions, processes and policies; the environments in which they occur; and their consequences. Comparisons will be made between autocratic and democratic political systems and the political institutions of selected countries, such as Russia, China, Iran, Britain, France and Germany.

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Section Information as of 14-JAN-2026 03:01:14 AM

  • Title: POLS 131 Comparative Politics
  • CRN: 59570
  • Instructor: Francois Zdanowicz
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Bldg/Room: IDC 220 Interdisciplinary Center

    • Meeting Time
    M W 11:10am - 12:30pm C 220 Interdisciplinary Center 01/27/25 05/24/25
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    Capacity Taken Available Capacity Taken Available
    40 32 8 6 0 6
    Critical Dates for this Course
    Term: Spring 2025
    Last day to add class: 08-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop with an enrollment refund: 08-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop without a "W": 09-FEB-2025
    Last day to drop with a "W": 04-APR-2025
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